A Facility Director (FD) is sought for the EFRC Photovoltaics Facility, which is part of an interdisciplinary research center for polymer-based solar energy research, funded for 5 years by the U.S. Department of Energy starting August 2009. The Center tenure is renewable for an additional 5 years, based on a performance review in or about 2014. The FD will report to the EFRC Managing Director, and consult as needed with the EFRC faculty co-Directors. The FD will run and maintain all instrumentation in the Facility, which includes inert atmosphere glove boxes, photovoltaic test device fabrication equipment, spectrometers, a photoelectron spectrometer, and various related equipment. The FD make carry out experiments as needed using the facility equipment. The FD will be responsible for training researchers for proper self-use of Facility equipment, maintaining current user lists, keeping users informed about equipment status, and creating/maintaining a time-block reservation system for Facility equipment. The FD will set and maintain appropriate safe-practice work procedures and Facility access/security protocols in consultation with the Managing Director and EFRC co-Directors. The FD will also be expected to attend any Center-funded training at vendor sites as needed to learn how to run and maintain instrumentation acquired as part of the Facility.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a science related field (electrical eng, chemistry, chem. eng. materials science or related relevant field); 5-7 years experience in industrial or academic labs dedicated to photovoltaics or equivalent exp.; Knowledge of lab equipment & materials used in fabricating materials & devices for photovoltaics, including inert atmosphere techniques; Ability to work independently within a team environment; Must be self-motivated & energetic with excellent problem solving skills & attention to detail. Excellent organizational, record keeping skills a must.
Hiring Salary Range: $42,300 – $52,900; Normal Starting Range: $42,300 - $47,600
The priority deadline for this position is November 22, 2009, but applications will be accepted beyond that date until the position is filled. Send cover letter, resume and the names and addresses of three professional references to: Search #34976 Employment Office, Room 167, Whitmore Administration Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170.
